Alpine Pika vs Hybrid Larch

Ochotona alpina compared with Larix marschlinsii

Key Differences

• Alpine Pika is Least Concern while Hybrid Larch is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pika	Hybrid Larch
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Ochotonidae	Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus	Ochotona	Larix
Species	Ochotona alpina	Larix marschlinsii

Conservation Status

Alpine Pika

LC — Least Concern

Hybrid Larch

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pika	Hybrid Larch
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hybrid Larch

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (11 countries).

Alpine Pika

The Alpine Pika (Ochotona alpina) is a species in the genus Ochotona. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.